Blueprint for a Better World

Blueprint for a Better World is a travelling multimedia exhibition that gives a practical face to the eight Millennium Development Goals. Featuring videos, photographs, visual installations as well as contributions (such as HIV/AIDS posters, baskets, school books and readers) from Caritas partner communities each of the eight MDGs are presented as a blueprint for positive social change.

When: 24 - 31 March
Where: Lismore Workers Club, 231–235 Keen St, Lismore

See venue details for Hobart, Canberra and many more Australian cities.  

World Water Day 2010

UN-Water has chosen Clean Water for a Healthy World as theme for World Water Day 2010. The overall goal of the World Water Day on 22 March 2010 campaign is to raise the profile of water quality at the political level so that water quality considerations are made alongside those of water quantity.

When: 22 March 

Earth Hour 2010

A Vigil of Light and Hope - Earth Hour 2010 at Sydney's Observatory Hill. Gather at this spectacular vantage point of Sydney's Harbour to meditate, pray, dance and share hope and aspirations for a more sustainable future. The evening will run from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Observatory Hill, The Rocks, Sydney. It is free and all are welcome. Call Greg O'Donnell for details (02 8239 6299).

When: 7:30 - 9:30pm Saturday 27 March
Where: Observatory Hill, corner Fort Street and Watson Road, The Rocks, Sydney

 
Be More Weekend 2010

The Be More Weekend is an opportunity for you, your family, school, parish and community to come together in solidarity:

To be just … conscious that our actions impact on all members of the global community;

To be green ... knowing that we are stewards of creation;

To be more … by making simple changes to everyday lives.

Last year over 7000 Australians participated in the Be More Weekend for three days of community action and fun. This year the theme of “Be Just, Be Green, Be More” has a special focus on water conservation and sanitation.

When: 6 - 8 August 2010
Where: Across Australia

Register now for the Be More Weekend